There are 3 ways to get from Cork to Claremorris by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Claremorristrain Re / ...
5h 32m€31–46Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus 51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Claremorrisbus 430
6h 13m€35–53Drive 236.1 km
- Drive from Cork to Claremorriscar 236.1 km
2h 43m€42–60
Cork to Claremorris by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cork to Claremorris is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Cork to Claremorris is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Claremorris. However, there are services departing from Cork Bus Stn and arriving at Claremorris via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Cork to Claremorris. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Claremorris via Portarlington and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Cork and Claremorris is 353 km. The road distance is 236.1 km.
The best way to get from Cork to Claremorris without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Cork to Claremorris, including transfers.
Cork to Claremorris bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Stn station.
Cork to Claremorris train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Cork to Claremorris is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Claremorris, Ireland?
You can take a train from Cork to Claremorris via Portarlington and Athlone in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Bus Stn to Claremorris via ATU Galway in around 6h 13m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–25
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from ATU Galway to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Cork to Claremorris bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.
Cork to Claremorris train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork to Claremorris is 236 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Cork to Claremorris.
There are 78+ hotels available in Claremorris.



